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Have you ever wondered what hat size you wear?   Simply use the following step-by-step method to correctly calculate your perfect hat size.

Step 1 – Locate The Measurement Device

Locate a fabric or cloth measuring tape .  This is a flexible, marked taped that you can wrap around your head to see your size either in inches or centimeters.  If you do not have a tape measure, you can use a piece of ribbon , or even a string.

Step 2 – Uncovering Your Hat Circumference

Wrap the measuring device around your head at approximately 1/2 inch (or 1 centimeter) above your ears.  Ideally, this will be the same line around your head that you will wear your hat .  If you are using a tape measure , note the length directly on the tape (such as 22 1/2 inches).  If you are using a ribbon or string, simply mark the position and then measure the string or ribbon with a fixed tape, ruler, or yardstick.

Step 3 – Now Convert Head Circumference into Head Diameter – Your Hat Size!

Now that you have found out the circumference of your head, all you have left is to translate it into hat size .  The easiest way is to now look up your Hat Size  on the chart, which can also help if you are measuring for sized hats, or when measuring with centimeters .  Another way (besides using the chart) is to divide your Head Circumference in inches (found in step #2 above) by Pi (you know, 3.14).

Normal head sizes run from 6 ¾ to 7 5/8 for Adults, and 6 ¼ to 6 ¾ for children.  Many hats labeled as One Size Fits Most will fit this range of sizes . Those with larger heads can have a hat size of 8 or even larger .  Larger size hats are made for these larger head sizes as well, but are much harder to find.